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Tales from the ValeChristmas Special: Leigh Gilligan (EP 19)Merry Christmas to all. As a little added bonus for the year we thought it would be great for you to learn a little more about one of the hosts of Tales from the Vale, Leigh Gilligan. We hope you can find some time over the holidays to sit back, pour a glass and enjoy this recording of Tales from the Vale. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New year. See you in 2025 with many more exciting instalments of Tales from the Vale.
2024-12-241h 16Tales from the ValeEpisode 18: Jock HarveyIn this episode of Tales from the Vale we chat with the fascinating & energetic, Jock Harvey. To most locals of the area and anyone in the wine industry, Jock needs no introduction. We hope you enjoy this fascinating podcast recorded live from the Willunga Farmers Market.
2024-12-1157 minTales from the ValeEpisode 17: Megan SherryThis is the first part of a 2 part episode recorded live from the Willunga Farmers Market where we spent some time talking to Megan Sherry from the wonderful Harvest the Fleurieu situated out of Mount Compass.
2024-12-0436 minTales from the ValeEpisode 16: Steve PannellThis episode we sat down with celebrated McLaren Vale winemaker Steve Pannell. We're sure you'll enjoy this wonderful conversation covering his love of red tape, red wine, alternate varieties, vineyards, surfing and family.
2024-11-241h 04Tales from the ValeEpisode 15: Norm DooleToday we are talking Leigh's longtime friend & Colleague Norm Doole. He is a Canadian, Merchant Banker, Vineyard & Winery owner, amongst a host of other things. He loves the good things in life; Travel, good food and wine and is also the proprietor of the legendary McLaren Vale Man cave.
2024-11-021h 05
Tales from the ValeEpisode 14: Fleurieu Food Festival 2024 (Live)Tales from the Vale recorded this episode live from the Willunga Farmers Market to celebrate the 2014 Fleurieu Food Festival. We spoke with Nick Hutchinson from the Fleurieu Milk Co, local Chef and caterer Todd Steel and Catriona Byrne from Feather & Peck pasture raised eggs.
2024-08-151h 01Tales from the ValeEpisode 13: Fil ScarpantoniOn this episode we are chatting with Fil Scarpantoni, who transformed the family Scarpantoni Estate winery into a great success, winning the famous Jimmy Watson Trophy amongst countless other awards over the past 30 years. He's happiest on a tractor or spending time with his family with a glass of wine in hand.
2024-07-311h 13
Tales from the ValeEpisode 12: Andy ClappisOn this episode we talk with Andy Clappis. He was raised in and around restaurants that have shaped and influenced Adelaide's rich dining scene. He now bakes famous loaves of bread, raises sheep & cattle on his property in Willunga, has a commercial kitchen in his living room and opens the doors to "his place" week in and week out.
2024-03-241h 11
Tales from the ValeEpisode 11: Raegan & Drew NoonFor the first time we interview a couple, who returned to McLaren Vale to take over their small family owned winery and turned it into a bona fide cult success. and one half of this duo also became McLaren Vale's first Master of wine. We hope you enjoy the conversation we had with Drew & Raegan Noon of Noon wines.
2024-03-111h 14
Tales from the ValeEpisode 10: Mike FarmiloOn this episode we speak with probably the most experienced wine maker in McLaren Vale. With a long career in Australia and abroad he is universally regarded as one of the nicest people in the wine industry. Currently spending his time wine making, consulting and tending to his home garden, please welcome the legendary Mike Farmilo.
2024-02-041h 22
Tales from the ValeEpisode 9: Jim EllisOur guest is a legendary butcher and according to Leigh, one of the funniest men to ever work behind a counter. Please enjoy our conversation with Jim Ellis as he sheds light on not just the history of Ellis Butchers, but the town of McLaren Vale itself.
2023-12-251h 11
Tales from the ValeEpisode 8: Vicky VasarelliThe Vasarelli name is synonymous with Food, wine and our region. Today's guest is non-other than Vicky Vasarelli, affectionately known as "The Godmother" of viticulturists in and around McLaren Vale.
2023-12-161h 15
Tales from the ValeEpisode 7 : Leon BignellThis episode we sit down with Leon Bignell MP who gave up a career in journalism to work as a media advisor. Firstly for the federal labour party in 2001, & then for a South Australian government minister, before becoming our Mawson member for parliament in 2006.
2023-11-011h 21
Tales from the ValeEpisode 6 : Dom ScarfoTodays guest on Tales from the Vale is the youthful CEO of Willunga's own Diana Olive Oil, Dom Scarfo.
2023-10-091h 09Tales from the ValeEpisode 5: Toby BekkersToday we chat with viticulturist and co-owner of arguably McLaren Vales quintessential luxury wine brand and lover of vintage Utes, Toby Bekkers.
2023-09-0458 minTales from the ValeEpisode 4: Karena ArmstrongToday's guest is Karena Armstrong. Owner, Chef, Food director of South Australia's regional restaurant of the year "The Salopian inn" and co-festival director of Tasting Australia.
2023-09-0356 minTales from the ValeEpisode 3: Pip ForresterToday we sat down with former restaurateur, chair of the Willunga farmers market, Mclaren Vale hospital board member and recipient of the Order of Australia for food related services, Pip Forrester.
2023-08-241h 00Tales from the ValeEpisode 2: Corrina WrightIn todays episode we are fortunate enough to speak with the 2023 Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology winemaker of the year and Managing Director of Oliver's Taranga, Corrina Wright.
2023-08-241h 01Tales from the ValeEpisode 1: Goe DifabioIn this episode we sat down with Goe Difabio, a well travelled and legendary winemaker who established McLaren Vale's specialist contract wine making facility, DiFabio Estate.
2023-08-131h 01